Tony Colombo

Tony Colombo

Senior Systems Engineer

Personal Profile

This Site was Created using Django,Python,PostgreSQL and the web app is hosted on Azure and deployed with GitHub Actions. Accomplished DevOps Engineer with 20+ years of hands-on experience designing, deploying, and securing enterprise-scale infrastructures across cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments. Proven leader in solving complex technical challenges, automating critical processes, and driving cost savings. Adept at leveraging modern tools and coding (Python, PowerShell, Bash) to streamline operations and deliver robust, scalable solutions. Committed to operational excellence, team collaboration, and a "Customer for Life" approach in every engagement..

Work Experience

DEVOPS ENGINEER at IHI Terrasun

January 2023 - April 2025

Led deployment of one of the world’s largest solar power plants with integrated energy storage, using Terraform, VMware, Ansible, PowerShell, Bash, AWS CLI, Jenkins, and Active Directory. Engineered custom Jenkins pipelines for infrastructure automation—provisioning/decommissioning EC2 instances, managing Docker containers, and orchestrating VMs across Hyper-V and VMware. Reduced AWS costs by over $60,000/month by optimizing resources and implementing AWS Systems Manager. Developed CIS hardening for VMware/ESXi servers, ensuring NERC CIP compliance via PowerShell and VMware CLI. Built centralized application repository and automated deployments (PowerShell, Admin Studio, Jenkins). Designed/deployed AWS Secrets Manager for secure credential management. Automated installation of Rockwell Suite for controls team; integrated Modbus controller deployment using Python, Postman, and Kepware. Managed patching/security updates: WSUS, CrowdStrike, APT, VMware. Deployed custom APT mirrors and Zabbix monitoring across sites/AWS. Integrated Splunk for advanced logging, monitoring, and analytics.

Senior Systems Engineer, Vice President at Wells Fargo

April 2014 - September 2022

Developed automated threat monitoring functions, silently managing and configuring 300,000+ endpoints. Led emergency threat management, software lifecycle, vulnerability remediation, and malware analysis. Advised Product Managers/Owners, ensuring product compliance and developing deployment automations.

PC/LAN Analyst 5 at Wells Fargo

April 2012 - April 2014

Key member of special escalations team, increasing resolution of complex tickets by 25%. Final escalation for enterprise support; managed scripts and patches for 300,000+ devices.

PC/LAN Analyst 4/5 at Wells Fargo

April 2008 - April 2012

Led technical integration for four major acquisitions, managing 500+ servers across 180 offices. Oversaw software packaging and deployment for 5,000+ end users. Technical lead for three domain migrations and OS upgrades.

Systems Administrator at ABD Insurance Services, (Aquired By Wells Fargo)

April 2006 - April 2008

Managed IT for multiple offices; led migrations to Active Directory and Exchange. Directed disaster recovery planning, budgeting, and security upgrades.

Regional Operations Engineer at Targeted Media Partners/Interactive TAXI

July 2002 - January 2006

Deployed/maintained 600+ mobile embedded computers in taxis (Boston/San Francisco); managed three direct reports.

Technical Skills

  • All Windows OS's
  • Windows Server
  • Linux/Unix
  • AWS
  • VMware Infrasturcture
  • Hyper-V
  • Terraform
  • Jenkins pipelines
  • Ansible
  • Azure Cloud
  • Microsoft 365
  • Infrasturcture Engineering
  • Platform Engineering
  • Large Scale Enterprise
  • Endpoint Security
  • Network Security
  • SCCM,WSUS
  • Apllication Deployment and Packaging
  • PowerShell
  • Python
  • bitbucket/Git

Profesional Development

AZ-900, A+, Net +, MCSE, Altiris ACE Certified Flexera Admin Studio Packaging PowerShell/Python,Wells Fargo Cybersecurity Training/Courses